my mate customised his own sump suppose it helps being a fitter and tuner his pretty smart with stuff like that

hrmm u know looking at that pic above.. doesnt look like it would be hard to just remove the injection system altogether and run the bitch on gas would save a lot of heartache with the efi/fuel system adaption issues Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

yeah i wouldnt really know i suppose my mate was lucky being in the torana pre-emmissions so i think it got engineered with the aftermarket ECU

interesting! VL400 or anyone that knows the motor well, is it easy to work on? like easy to strip down, no real difficult bits? are the heads easy to remove e.t.c? in a soarer they only do about a 15.1 - 15.2 qaurter pass, u could say the car is heavy but mine is even heavier than that and only did .2 seconds slower Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

yes but from what i got told the actual moto weighs less then the holden v6 because soarers have heaps of electrics in them there not a light car although what are you thinking of putting it in??? As i said my mates was completely stock just aftermarket and extractors and it ran 13.4 on street tyres mind you the car is not heavy

it would go in a VC if i did it, but i cant see it happening unless you're a fabricator or something, the sump is gonna cost u a lot of money, as will the extractors and getting it to fit on the k-frame/engine mounts e.t.c.. then u need a box to hold, not to mention getting it all wired up, lots and lots of cash there its a nice motor, but a bit too strange and sopshisticated for a basic 'home mechanic' like me to play with... whereas i know a holden v8 like the back of my hand.. i got a brand new o-ring VT block sitting here that is craving to be boosted Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring...s/1_03_bul.htm (http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/1_03_bul.htm) check out this link, shows what the 4 litre donk is capable of with a reliable factory blower setup, but to spoil it for yas, in the bullet roadster ss it puts out 320kw and 550 nm

and this monster for $19,800 Quote: Bullet Supercharged Engine 430HP (ADR 37.01) Ready to start forced induction engine, includes Autronic ECU. New looms (plug into firewall). Dual throttle body, Air cleaner, Hi-Flow catalytic converter, New belts, idlers and ancillaries. Fully Blue printed, Balanced and Detailed.

Just to clarify a few things. I did the conversion in the shed and was the first conversion id undertaken. Using the factory Lexus computer is easier than wiring up an aftermarket ECU, i did initially use a Delco ECU to run the engine but it was starting to cost too much. Used a Wolf3D V4 Plus which runs every Lexus sensor including idle control, couldnt be happier with it, starts and runs as well as the delco made the 5L. If u buy a LS400/Majesta engine (same type of car, one is the Lexus version other is Toyota) there are no mods to the sump needed - it clears everything in a commodore. The oil filter assembly fits and is in the same place as the holden V8 one. The exhaust manifolds need modifying but if u have a MIG it's piss easy to do. There are now aftermarket parts available, new cams and a 8 throttle body intake on an otherwise stock engine gives around 350rwhp. Forged pistons, stronger rods, better bearings, heaps of head bits and pieces (springs, retainers, shims etc) are now available. Stock engine with 9psi of boost will give up to around 350rwkw, biggest killer is the 10.2:1 compression but with good tuning at lowish boost it aint a problem. Gearbox is no problem as Dellow and CRS do bellhousings to suit heaps of variations. It is a pretty simple engine to work on, is pretty well thought out with all wiring in little sealed cable trays under the black covers so very easy to fault find individual wiring - no elctrical tape around the wiring. Internals are very simple, no rockers, no balance shafts etc and if u can build a Holden 5L u could build a 1UZ. Hope that answers a few questions.

Quote: Originally Posted by VL400 Just to clarify a few things. I did the conversion in the shed and was the first conversion id undertaken. Using the factory Lexus computer is easier than wiring up an aftermarket ECU, i did initially use a Delco ECU to run the engine but it was starting to cost too much. Used a Wolf3D V4 Plus which runs every Lexus sensor including idle control, couldnt be happier with it, starts and runs as well as the delco made the 5L. If u buy a LS400/Majesta engine (same type of car, one is the Lexus version other is Toyota) there are no mods to the sump needed - it clears everything in a commodore. The oil filter assembly fits and is in the same place as the holden V8 one. The exhaust manifolds need modifying but if u have a MIG it's piss easy to do. There are now aftermarket parts available, new cams and a 8 throttle body intake on an otherwise stock engine gives around 350rwhp. Forged pistons, stronger rods, better bearings, heaps of head bits and pieces (springs, retainers, shims etc) are now available. Stock engine with 9psi of boost will give up to around 350rwkw, biggest killer is the 10.2:1 compression but with good tuning at lowish boost it aint a problem. Gearbox is no problem as Dellow and CRS do bellhousings to suit heaps of variations. It is a pretty simple engine to work on, is pretty well thought out with all wiring in little sealed cable trays under the black covers so very easy to fault find individual wiring - no elctrical tape around the wiring. Internals are very simple, no rockers, no balance shafts etc and if u can build a Holden 5L u could build a 1UZ. Hope that answers a few questions. good info what do u think about the idea that i mentioned above about ripping the injection system off and running an lpg setup? and it'd be interesting to just slap an easy t350 behind it or something

Quote: Originally Posted by VL400 Just to clarify a few things. I did the conversion in the shed and was the first conversion id undertaken. Using the factory Lexus computer is easier than wiring up an aftermarket ECU, i did initially use a Delco ECU to run the engine but it was starting to cost too much. Used a Wolf3D V4 Plus which runs every Lexus sensor including idle control, couldnt be happier with it, starts and runs as well as the delco made the 5L. If u buy a LS400/Majesta engine (same type of car, one is the Lexus version other is Toyota) there are no mods to the sump needed - it clears everything in a commodore. The oil filter assembly fits and is in the same place as the holden V8 one. The exhaust manifolds need modifying but if u have a MIG it's piss easy to do. There are now aftermarket parts available, new cams and a 8 throttle body intake on an otherwise stock engine gives around 350rwhp. Forged pistons, stronger rods, better bearings, heaps of head bits and pieces (springs, retainers, shims etc) are now available. Stock engine with 9psi of boost will give up to around 350rwkw, biggest killer is the 10.2:1 compression but with good tuning at lowish boost it aint a problem. Gearbox is no problem as Dellow and CRS do bellhousings to suit heaps of variations. It is a pretty simple engine to work on, is pretty well thought out with all wiring in little sealed cable trays under the black covers so very easy to fault find individual wiring - no elctrical tape around the wiring. Internals are very simple, no rockers, no balance shafts etc and if u can build a Holden 5L u could build a 1UZ. Hope that answers a few questions. Thats it. You sold me.

Quote: Originally Posted by coastvl Thats it. You sold me. hey im liking the idea too but to throw another spanner in the works.. u can just get a 308, put vn heads, stock manifold, run a decent mild roller cam with sequential injection and she will run almost as smooth as the 1uz yet make about 30-40kw more and lots more torque, food for though Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

There are a few ppl experimenting with LPG injection, main reason is to keep the EPA happy. If setup properly it shouldn't be a problem, there are a few dual fuel setups getting around on 1UZ's (so have the mixer/carby system before the throttle body). The intake manifold is a two piece design, the top plenum is removable leaving 8 runners that all face upwards - makes it easy to adapt new throttle bodies or plenum (just block up the injector holes for a straight LPG setup). T350 needs an adapter plate which is available, if it had a removable bell housing it would be easier and better. The standard 4sp Lexus trans (A341E or A340E) is about the same strength as a T350. Stronger internals and modified valve bodies are available if needed. It is the same box as the JZA80 supras (2jz-GTE engine) and basically every 6cyl and up toyota.

VL400, is yours stock and did u just buy it complete and throw it on as it was or did you freshen it up a bit? got any more pics of it?

Stock engine, never pulled it apart - runs fine. I bought just an engine and box, no front cut as it wasnt needed.

damn, i wish i knew how to work on cars properly. Dont have the time to experiment, but i would love a 1UZ to power my VL, and to pay someone to put it in would cost an absolute ****load. damn it!

thats a ncie setup

Yeah I have seen VL400 at Motorvation this year.. looked ****in sick.. got a few pics of it too.

http://bulletcars.com/parts/?category=5 buying these engine already modifed seems to be quite easy too just check out this link.

Quote: Originally Posted by wagonshaw http://bulletcars.com/parts/?category=5 buying these engine already modifed seems to be quite easy too just check out this link. interesting.. but unfortunately this is where the practacle side of buying the parts for a toyota versus a holden comes into problems.. Full Engine Gasket Sets $490.00 (1uz) i just paid $130 for my acl race series set... Piston Ring Sets $398.00 u can buy farken total seal zero gap rings for that! Main Bearing Sets $375.00 Conrod Bearing Sets $290.00 $650+ in bearings?? i paid about $140 for a full set of acl race series bearings! Hi Performance Leads $295.00 i bought 10mm top gun race leads for $89 Front Main Seal $45.00 Rear Main Seal $68.00 Front seal for a holden v8 timing cover - $4, rear main crank rope seal - $6.